Accountable for the deliverables
- Responsible for the development plan and schedule within his/her R&D scope.
- Leads the System team toward achieving each internal and customer milestone.
- Leads daily R&D alignment meetings to monitor progress and identify bottlenecks.
- Organizes and leads task forces when required.
- Ensures robust design in line with economic targets.
- Applies standardization rules; exceptionally requests de-standardization with proper justification.
- Ensures timely execution of Design Reviews across other functions (Purchasing, Industrial, etc.).
- Represents the R&D function to the customer.
- Interfaces with the customer on R&D-related project topics, breaking down and cascading customer requests and needs internally.
- Reports and escalates issues to the Project Manager or R&D Manager as needed.
Responsible for detailed scheduling and budgeting
- Contributes to the identification of resource, equipment, and investment needs.
- Establishes a detailed breakdown of activities to meet milestones.
- Monitors activities and spending within his/her scope to remain within the allocated budget.
Management of contributors
- Manages all R&D contributors daily, whether dedicated or shared.
- Assigns work packages as required.
- Regularly reviews alignment between needs and availabilities with the R&D Manager, Product Manager, and Métier Department Managers.